DoD SkillBridge: Warehouse Manager

About the role

The Manager, Warehouse position is designed for individuals who have a strong background in warehouse operations and can lead and engage a team to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead with a safety mindset that ensures that every US Foods associate remains injury free, always.
• Champion safety procedures, processes and training to create and maintain a safety-first culture in the warehouse.
• Oversee and develop warehouse associates through one-on-one coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting in problem resolution when required, and leading by example.
• Discuss associate performance with Sr. Warehouse Managers and create plans to address gaps.
• Create a cohesive organization by keeping lines of communication open and directing workforce to ensure efficient workflow.
• Direct and supervise the work and productivity of associates within the warehouse department.
• Drive associate engagement and retention, and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.
• Participate in building high-performing teams by interviewing and hiring warehouse personnel, in conjunction with Sr. Warehouse Managers.
• Review performance, coach on productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
• Lead and direct associates to achieve accurate orders that are then staged and loaded on the trucks.
• Oversee the preparation of the warehouse for shipping or receiving on the next shift.
• Monitor operational information, such as "mis-picks" and productivity reports, to ensure the entire shift meets rates and follows preferred methods.
• Take action through coaching and counseling to correct behaviors.
• On day shift, designate dock locations for inbound carriers.
• Ensure product is stocked in appropriate location in accordance with food safety and FIFO processes & procedures.
• Maintain physical condition and safety of warehouse and equipment, including preparing work orders for repairs and requisitions for equipment.
• Work with operations management team to identify sources of inventory shrink and assist in development of an action plan.
• Analyze the current operations and make recommendations to improve on expense and cost control.
• Regularly inspect facility for safety hazards and either resolve them or report them to the safety manager as appropriate.
• Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse and its equipment.
• Ensure Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and FSQA requirements are followed.
• Effectively schedule working shifts by leveraging appropriate planning tools (i.e., Microsoft Excel).

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in warehouse distribution required.
• Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce required.
• Broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods and procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication and people development skills.
• Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HACCP and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
• Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office).